Pond and Water Feature Service

  ABSOLUTELY NOT! When it comes to opening your pond and water features for the Spring, it's never too soon to have an action plan in place.  How you care for your pond during Spring start up sets the tone for the entire year.  Would you rather have everything running efficiently and looking beautiful or be fighting algae and poor functioning pump systems? Laughing Waters Pond Maintenance has dedicated nearly twenty years to servicing commercial and residential water features around Chicagoland. With the proper equipment and industry knowledge, our professionals keep your aquatic environment thriving and awe-inspiring year after year.  Save precious time and money by having the experts maintain your backyard, public space or business courtyard water ecosystem. Clean Out Filtration and Re-Install Pump or Skimmer Pump System and Critical Component Repairs  Fish and Plant Health Water Changes Chemical Balances Landscape and Foliage Upkeep  Landscape and Foliag...

For many, having a personal water feature or pond on their property sparks images of beauty and joy.  It conjures images of lazy summer days and cool refreshing sensations as one enjoys the moment.  The reality is that if you don't maintain your pond, you're likely to see a green, mucky mess instead of luxury and relaxation. So, what mistakes are being made that have your scenic beauty look more like a swamp? Fish - Sometimes you simply have too many fish for the amount of water you have.  Over population will greatly throw off the balance of your pond.  Take care not to overfeed those fish either!  That leftover food will decay and rot at the bottom. Quick Clean - Speaking of decay, clean out all debris as soon as possible so it doesn't have a chance to decay. Plants - Too many plants is definitely a bad thing.  If more than 40% to 60% of your surface area is covered by plants, they'll drastically decrease the oxygen levels your pond needs to...

The Best Time To Clean A Pond Is In The Early Spring Just After The Water Thaws But Before Everything Has A Chance To Wake Up! The best time to perform a pond or water feature clean out is in the early spring.  You want to try and have the clean out before the water gets above 55 degrees.  Waiting until the water is warmer than this will cause bacteria colonies to form, throw off the ecosystem of your pond and cause more algae blooms.  This just makes it harder to bring your pond into proper balance. It's also a great idea to make this your annual full-scale pond clean out.  Draining the water, cleaning the fixtures and pond itself, cleaning and checking filters, grooming aquatic plants and acclimating fish are all basic parts of this process.  By keeping your pond regularly maintained, you can keep the ecosystem thriving and stop any issues from affecting your filter or pump systems. You can perform the clean out and maintenance yourself or hire l...